Tay-Sachs+Disease

=What is Tay-Sachs?= Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is commonly found in Jews. It affects your metabolism. There is an enzyme called Hex-A which breaks down lipids (fatty substances). If you have Tay-Sachs, you don't have Hex-A. Then lipids start to build up in your body. The lipids start to break down nerve cells. Then, your nervous system stops functioning. =﻿How do you get Tay-Sachs?= A way to get Tay-Sachs is if both of you're parents are carriers. Then you have a 25% chance of getting Tay-Sachs. Also, you have a 50% chance of being a carrier and 25% chance of not being a carrier or have the disease. =﻿What are some Symptoms of Tay-Sachs?=
 * Seizures
 * Slow body growth
 * Delayed mental skills
 * Can't focus
 * Difficult time eating
 * Blindness
 * Deafness
 * Learning difficulties